If you are getting caught quite often by Bangalore's traffic police, then this will be the article you cannot miss out on. From now onwards, the Traffic Police cannot catch a motorist just to examine the driving license or vehicle documents. He can catch you only if you have violated any traffic laws or if you are driving drunk. Remember that when caught for traffic violation, the fine you pay must be limited to the violation. In other words, the police can't bloat the bill saying that you have no insurance cover or emission certificate, etc.Many motorists do not know this. According to the State's Road Transportation Act, no policeman can slap a penalty on you just because you have no insurance or emission certificate. If you have not purchased insurance cover for your vehicle, then thepolice officer must issue a notice, not impose penalty. You must be given 15 days' time to purchase insurance cover and one week for obtaining the emission certificate. Days later, meet the sub-inspector at his station with the insurance cover or emission certificate, so that he will annul the charge at once. Police can fine you only if you fail to produce these documents within the stipulated period. If your vehicle is brand new, then you need not bother about obtaining the emission certificate for one full year.

In response to a question as to why policemen fine people instantly without giving them time to obtain insurance cover or emission certificate, Additional Commissioner for Traffic Praveen Sood said, "Yes, it is a mistake. People must force policemen to issue notice or complain to me at least the following day. I have suspended the Indiranagar sub-inspector for catching people for silly reasons," he said.The best way to teach the police a lesson is filing a written complaint with their higher officials and, a week later, using the Right to Information Act (RTI) to know the action taken against them.Remember, any question or application filed under RTI cannot be ignored and no official is bold enough to ignore the RTI Act.Praveen Sood (Additional Commissioner for Traffic) - 22942276.

Suvendu Roy of Titan Industries shares his inspirationalencounterwith a rickshaw driver in Mumbai

Last Sunday, my wife, kid and I had to travel to Andherifrom Bandra.When I waved at a passing auto rickshaw, little did Iexpect that thisride would be any different.

As we set off, my eyes fell on a few magazines (kept in anaircraftstyle pouch) behind the driver's back rest. I looked infront and therewas a small TV. The driver had put on the Doordarshanchannel.My wife and I looked at each other with disbelief andamusement. Infront of me was a small first-aid box with cotton, dettoland somemedicines. This was enough for me to realise that I was ina specialvehicle. Then I looked around again, and discovered more -there was aradio, fire extinguisher, wall clock, calendar, andpictures andsymbols of all faiths - from Islam and Christianity toBuddhism,Hinduism and Sikhism. There were also pictures of theheroes of 26/11-Kamte, Salaskar, Karkare and Unnikrishnan. I realised thatnot only myvehicle, but also my driver was special.

I started chatting with him and the initial sense ofridicule anddisbelief gradually diminished. I gathered that he had beendriving anauto rickshaw for the past 8-9 years; he had lost his jobwhen hisemployer's plastic company was shut down. He had twoschool-goingchildren, and he drove from 8 in the morning till 10 atnight. No breakunless he was unwell. "Sahab, ghar mein baith ke TVdekh kar kya faida?Do paisa income karega toh future mein kaam aayega."(Sir, what's theuse of simply sitting at home and watching TV? If I earnsome income, then it will be useful in the future.)

We realised that we had come across a man who representsMumbai - thespirit of work, the spirit of travel and the spirit ofexcelling inlife. I asked himwhether he does anything else as I figured that he did not have too much sparetime. He said that he goes to an old age home for women in Andheri once aweek or whenever he has some extraincome, where he donates tooth brushes,toothpastes, soap, hair oil,and other items of daily use. He pointed out to apainted message below the meter that read: "25 per cent discount on meteredfare for the handicapped. Free rides for blind passengers up toRs50". He alsosaid that his auto was mentioned on Radio Mirchi twice by thestation RJs.The Marathi press in Mumbai know about him and have writtena fewpieces on him and his vehicle.

My wife and I were struck with awe. The man was a HERO! A herowhodeserves all our respect. I know that my son, once he growsup,will realise that we have met a genuine hero. He has putquestions tome such as why should we help other people? I will try to keep thisincident alive in his memory.

Our journey came to an end; 45 minutes of a lesson inhumility,selflessness and of a hero-worshipping Mumbai - my temporaryhome. Wedisembarked, and all I could do was to pay him a tip thatwould hardly cover a free ride for a blind man.

I hope, one day, you too have a chance to meet Mr SandeepBachhein his auto rickshaw - MH-02-Z-8508.

He has got a first aid box on the left and a newspaper box on right (which had all hindi-english- marathi-gujrati and economic times)

He has got a tv on the top with cable (I was watching colors channel) and below tat is the tissue box. on the left is the mandir types and dont miss the "Only gandhigiri" written there , below tat is the calender and a notepad and pen along with a blue fan (which is blowing towards the customer who sits)

25% discount for handicapped !! who on this earth can expect somethin like this from an rickshawala yaar!!

Don't put your mobile closer to your ears until the recipient answers, Because directly after dialing, the mobile phone would use it's maximum signaling power, which is: 2watts = 33dbi. Please Be Careful. Please use left ear while using cell (mobile), because if you use the right one it may affect brain directly. This is a true fact from Apollo medical team.

2) APPY FIZZ

Do not drink APPY FIZZ . It contains cancer causing agent.

3) Mentos

Don't eat Mentos before or after drinking Coke or Pepsi coz the person will die immediately as the mixture becomes cyanide. Please fwd to whom u care

4) Kurkure

Don't eat kurkure because it contains high amount of plastic if U don't Believe burn kurkure n u can see plastic melting. Please forward to all!!!!!!!!! !! News report from Times of India

Cotton Ear Buds... (Must read it) Please do not show sympathy to people selling buds on roadside or at Signals..... Just wanted to warn you people not to buy those packs of ear buds you get at the roadside. It's made from cotton that has already been used in hospitals. They take all the dirty, blood and pus filled cotton, wash it, bleach it and use it to make ear buds. So, unless you want to become the first person in the world to get Herpes Zoster Oticus (a viral infection of the inner, middle, and external ear) of the ear and that too from a cotton bud, DON'T BUY THEM! Please forward to all this may be helpful for someone..... ....... Please forward to all your near and dear ones....!